Fast Five Fiction: World Kindness Week

It's Friday and time for Fast Five Fiction! Each week I share five fiction books: new books, notable books, books around a common theme. Next week kicks off World Kindness week, starting Monday, November 8th we'll have Kindness Bingo available in the children's department if you'd like to help spread a little kindness. Today's roundup features five books about kindness and being kind. 

Click the title to be directed to the book in our catalog. Book descriptions are from Goodreads.

A World of Kindness by Various Authors

There are many ways children can show kindness to others – human, animal, young, and old. With art from nine celebrated children's book illustrators including Rebecca Bender, Suzanne Del Rizzo, and Wallace Edwards, this lavishly illustrated book will invite frequent re-reads to examine the joyful and inspiring illustrations. In a series of thoughtful questions, the text reminds readers of the impact they can have through everyday actions and words. From simply saying "please" and "thank-you" to helping, comforting, and protecting others, A World of Kindness goes beyond mere platitudes and politeness to examine, in a kid-friendly way, the most powerful of social interactions. All royalties were donated to the World Kindness Movement.

Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller

A picture book about the power of kindness.

When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference--or at least help a friend.

Kind by Alison Green

Imagine a world where everyone is kind - how can we make that come true?

With gorgeous pictures by a host of top illustrators, KIND is a timely, inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome.

Tomorrow I'll Be Kind by Jessica Hische

Tomorrow I'll be everything
I strive to be each day
And even when it's difficult
I'll work to find a way.

Immerse yourself in the beautifully hand-lettered words of widsom, hope, and positivity alongside adorable illustrations of love and caring. This book is a reminder to all readers, young and old, that the smallest kind gesture can make the biggest difference in the world--we just have to remember to be kind to one another.

The Llamacorn is Kind by Kate Coombs

A fanciful cross between a llama and a unicorn, Llamacorns are cuddly, magical friends who are spreading kindness across the land.

Llamacorn land is filled with special creatures. Meet the well-known and beautiful Unicorn, the clumsy Buffalocorn, a big, blue Walruscorn, the fearsome Tigercorn, and more in this playful introduction to the land of the Llamacorn . . .

"But watch for the one who will be your friend, who will share his cookies, and play pretend, the nicest creature you'll ever find--"

. . . who could it be but our new friend the Llamacorn! Coombs' poetry paired with adorable illustrations, endearing characters, and a gentle message of kindness will make The Llamacorn Is Kind an instant favorite. 

Happy Friday and happy reading!